Actress Iya Osogbo Receives N2m Cash as 95th Birthday Gift from Anonymous Donor, Video Warms Hearts
- Nollywood actress Iya Osogbo recently celebrated her 95th birthday, with actor Kunle Afod attending her residence to join in the celebration
- Kunle Afod shared a heartwarming video of how he surprised Iya Osogbo with N2 million in cash from an anonymous individual
- The video also captured Iya Osogbo, who looked shocked as she repeatedly asked Kunle Afod if the money truly belonged to her
Nigerian veteran actress Grace Oyin Adejobi, popularly known as Iya Osogbo, once again touched hearts with her response to the N2 million birthday gift from an anonymous sender.
On Wednesday, September 3, actor Kunle Afod shared a heartwarming video of himself at the residence of the veteran actress, who appeared not to recognise him due to her advanced age.
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However, she warmly welcomed him into her home, singing Christian hymns and songs.
A clip captured the moment Afod presented the sum of N50,000 from a colleague overseas to the veteran actress.
The highlight was when the actor surprised Iya Osogbo by presenting a bag filled with N2 million in cash. He also disclosed that the gift was from an anonymous sender.
The actress was so shocked by the unexpected gift that she was repeatedly heard asking in Yoruba if the money truly belonged to her while hugging Afod.
In related news, Legit.ng reported that Iya Osogbo made headlines after participating in a social media challenge with her grandchildren during her 93rd birthday.
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The clip showed a group of youngsters on a line as they noted that they were not Iya Osogbo, but they explained who they were to her. They included her theater grandchild, her best girl, her grandson, and more.
Iya Osogbo got her moniker from her role in the 1999 movie Eran Iya Osogbo.
Watch the video of Kunle Afod surprising Iya Osogbo with the N2 million gift below:
Reactions as Iya Osogbo Receives N2m
Legit.ng captured some of the reactions that followed the video. See the comments below:
OlubukonlaAdetunbo wrote:
"God Bless all the people taking care of mama financially, physically, socially, health wise etc And God Bless you Mr. Afod."
abidemiolaolayinka7030 said:
"Mama always happy and joyful. May her days be long in good health. Happy birthday to mama Oyinadejobi of the world."
mudashirugbadamosi2780 reacted:
"Good job. Kunle Afod. Mama reaping the fruits of her labor while still alive. You also will be blessed with good health prosperity and protection wherever you are going. Awesome job. Wishing Mama many more years in good health and prosperity."
olalekanalese4268 said:
"Mama is always happy. May God strengthens her in Jesus name."
AkinrinloMoreniketemitayo wrote:
"Waw This is massive and mama deserve more. God bless you Mr Afod. You will grow old and enjoy your old age too ijn."
cashymoony said:
"Mama still Dey stand up come open gate when your own girlfriend 20+ go sit down Dey control you."
How Iya Osogbo ruled the stage for over 6 decades
Legit.ng previously published an article about Iya Osogbo's life and times in the Nigerian movie industry.
Iya Osogbo started acting through her late husband, Chief Oyin Adejobi. He was a composer, playwright, actor, and more.
How she met and fell in love with her husband despite his disability, and how she became a stage actress, fascinated fans.
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